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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-09-29

US with artillery and musketry. The
boat was soon crippled and floating to
the opposite side lay there under un-
der a terrible fire.
The Reg't was formed in line under
cover of the hull Of the boat, we then
made rush up the steep river bank
into the woods beyond. Ip going up
this bank Col. Raynor was wounded.
He was taken to one Of the marine
boats for safety. The Reg't then
started down the river intending to
march to Fort Dernsy we had not
marched over two miles until we net
a boat coming up the river, having on
board the 18th La. Cold Reg't. We
hailed them and explained the situa-
tion. We then got on their boat and
proceeded down the river to New Or
leans. In the mean time the marine
boats were not able to cope with the
Rebel batteries and surrendered. Our
Reg't in this action lost about 35 men
including Col. Raynor. The remnant
of the Reg't came home on a 80 days
furlough.
July 1864 we left Columbus, Ohio
and repaired to New Orleans. We
were reduced to less than 200 men and
done garrison duty in New Orleans
until April 25th, '66, when we were
discharged. We returned to Colum-
bus, Ohio, in May '66, received our
pay and once more resumed our occu-
oations as citizens of this Great Com
that we had sacrificed so
many brave men to save.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-09-29

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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02
DESTROYING Annual Weeds.

Annual weeds may be most easily killed
when they first show themselves above
ground in starting from the seed, and to
the seed, or parts of the seed, it clings
for nourishment and support until it is
well established. Many of the worst
weeds are in this stage very small, and if
in the moist spring time, plowed land
has lain quiet for few days, the surface
may on close inspection bo seen to be
covered with minute plants, frequently
exhibiting some bright color, red or
brown or green. At this time a light
narrowing, or any thorough disturbance
Of the surface on warm, bright day,
viii destroy myriads in an hour. A week
later the piece might need plowing again
to kill them, and then ten times as many
might escape.
Tillage implements cannot be expected
to stir the whole soil where crop is
growing, but while the rows or drills are
well disturbed a good portion of fnc
earth is thrown upon each side, and so
the whole surface is renewed. It is very
fortunate that of these little weeds many
are smothered by being covered by a
small quantity of earth, so that those
which survive and are subsequently found
growing in the rows are comparatively
few, and usually such as were protected
by standing close to valuable plants.
Weeds in the seed Laf are therefore
killed by being uprooted, disturbed, cut
up, or smothered. If allowed to live
they gain strength daily, and must or.
dinarily be cut up below the ground, or
up-rootcd, operations involving much
labor-plowing, tilling by the cultivator
or horse hoe, or hand pulling. This
class Of weeds is especially annoying in
ground under plow and summer tillage;
those Of q more permanent character oc-
cur chiefly in grass land. American Ag-
rieultwi1
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02
Maklna Soap.

To describe with any minuteness the
process Of making soap is impossible.
1t is formed by the union of alkalies with
vegetable and animal oils and fats.
The requisite quantity Of tallow having
been placed in the boiling vat, weak
lye is added, as the boiling continues
more and more lye, stronger and stronger,
Is added. AS the tempature increases
and the alkali mingles with the oil a
milky emulsion is formed. The boiling
is continued, until the glycerine, or
sweet principle Of the fat separates.
Finally by the addition Of salt the
emulsion of the oil and alkali is decom-
posed, the salt taking the water and
causing a precipitation of the newly
formed soap in new or granuIated state
1t now goes through second operation
like the first, and the whole is boiled
some time until the fats are completely
saponifed. After allowing time for the
subsidnce of the dregs the soap is trans
ferred to frames where it cools and be-
comes solid preparatory to being cut up
To impart the narbled appearance to
soap, when it is nearly finished, small
quantity Of very dense lye is sprinkled
on it. This percolates slowly through
the whole, giving it the red motled ap-
pcarance. Toilet soaps are made from
very pure and sweet materials which 60
through supplementary processes of pur-
ifcation and perfuming. The medical
ingredients in many toilet soaps arc add
cd during the boiling.-BHfalO Courier
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02

or timber that will split into plow
beams, harrow frames, wagon tongues,
cross pieces for hay rigging, log for
roller, or any other material needed.
The broken implement will serve as a
pattern to hew or otherwise work by.
When found, prepare roughly and pile in
loft, where the wood may become
thoroughly seasoned against time Of
want Many job may be nicely done
in the workshop in inclement weather,
especially in winter. Provide q few
necessary tools and stove to keep the
shop warm. At odd times make dupli.
Gates of articles or parts to implements
likely to break. Many minor implements
are now more cheaply bought new than
repaired or made on the farm. Handles
to any of the implements, rakes, etc., are
among the number, and when they NAV
be bought ready shaped, they are cheaper
than to hew them down from timber
1t takes little labor to fit these properly
to their places.
In the workshop broken harness may
be mended by means Of rivets or stitch
ing Many implements of use or con.
venience in the family may easily be
made. Here the children will make play
in learning to become handy with tools.
The hired men will also take kindly to
this work, since it is sure to keep them
out of the storm.
With good stock of timber poles may
be prepared for making sheds; lumber
may be fitted for pig-pcns; posts may be
prepared by boring or hewing; rails may
be sharpcned; managers may. be fitted,
feed-boxes prepared, stanchions made
ready for fitting together, and tools
aad implements may be silarPerca.
These are a.few Of the uses to which the
workshop may be put and the ingenuity
of the master and man exercised. If
they prevent visit to the village grocery
for drink and card-playing when time
drags heavily, the small economics will
carry JOY to the household, honor to the
head of the family, and money into the
purse against rainy Gay. Chicago Tri-
6uga.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Sowing Grass Without Grain.

On good, moist, rich land / have had
excellent success in seeding grass in
spring, upon greensward turned over the
previous fall, and the surface thoroughly
pulverizcd before winter and again made
fine and mellow before spring. By this
method grass land may be kept produc-
ing full crops of grass every year without
planting. But it will need reseeding
oftener than if an occasional hoed crop
is grown. Timothy is one of the poorest
kinds of grass for spring seeding without
grain, but if sown in August it will pro-
duce a full crop the next summer.
Orchard grass is good variety for
spring seeding. A great amount Of grass
seed is annually lost by sowing it in con-
nection with spring or winter grain.
The grain crops being harvested in the
hottest part of the year, leave the tender
and previously shaded grass plants to be
burned up, leaf and root, by the scorch.
ing sun. --MdsnehuSetts Farmer.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02
How to Feed Hog,

Construct your troughs for feeding
hogs, says the Lire Stock Register, of Kan
sas City, so that each hog cannot appro-
pirate more than foot to himself. Have
divisions by means of small fenced yards
so arranged that at least three sizes of
pigs can slip under and be divided into
three grades and each have trough to
eat from. Now, by pouring the swill
into the troughs for the small pigs they
will crowd into their pens first and be
out of the way of the older ones, safe,
eating. Then take the second grade,
and they will all be ON an equality and
out Of the way of the still larger ones.
In this manner feeder can regulate the
feed and grade his hogs in eating, and
manage a large number and have each
get proper share of food, and not get
hurt. Do not undertake to raise your
hogs on grass alone They need at least
one ear OF corn per day to give them
heart and to neutralize the acid arising
from eating the grass. A full supply of
ashes and salt should be kept in reach all
thetime. Charcoal is great neutralizer
of acids. Burnt cobs are good. Re-
member that clover is full of acid, and
sour stomach soon leads to disease. "An
ounce of prevention is worth pound of
cure" in this case.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02
DIR. Oscar LEM, the eminent scientist,

DIR. Oscar LEM, the eminent scientist,
has lately returned to Europe, after trav.
cling on foot across the African cont.
nent, through regions literally reeking
with marsh fevers, agues and smallpox.
During the entire journey he enjoyed
perfect and robust health, and on not a
single occasion felt the need of medicine,
remedial or preventive. This immunity
ne attributes almost entirely to his cor
rect diet and habits. Raw fruit he es-
chewed. All water used was first boiled.
Not drop Of alcoholic liquor passed his
lips. Rice, chicken and tea formed his
staple fare. He avoided bathing in
cold water, exposed himself as little as
possible to the dews and mists of night,
md dressed entirely in flannel.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02
Dissertations on the Horse.

An old cavalryman says that horss
viii never step on a man intentionally.
1t is standing order with cavalry that
should o man become dismounted he
must lie down and be perfectly still II
he does so the entire company will pass
over him, and he viii not be injured. A
horse notices where he is going, and is
on the look out for firm foundation to
put his foot on 1t is an instinct with
him, therefore. to step over PROSTATE
man. The injuries caused by runaway
horse are nearly always inflicted by the
animal knocking people down, and moi
by stepping on them.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02


SPONGE CAKE. Beat the yolks of three
eggs well, and the whites until they pile
up in a snowy mass; put these with o.ls
heaping cup of fine sugar; beat five
minutes at least. Thoroughly mix one
beaping teaspoonful of baking powder in
one, cup Of sifted -four and beat ten
minutes, add one half cup of cold water,
beat in evenly, add one cup more -four,
beat again, and bake in a deep pan in a
quick oven.
ASPARAGUS Sour. Boil twenty-five
heads of asparagus in quart of soup
stock until they are quite done; then
pound the asparagus in mortar and pass
it through a seivc Mix tablespoonful
of -four and an ounce Of butter in sauce
pan on the fire, add pepper, sugar sauce,
the asparagus, and last of all the stock.
Let this mixture boil; add half gill of
cream before taking it from the fire, and
serve with fried bread dice.
HoM1NY CRooUETTEs.- TO ono quart
of boiling water add teaspooDful of
salt; stir in gradually heaping half
pint of the finest hominy; boil three
quarters Of an hour, and put it on the
back of the range where it win remain
hot an hour longer; then put in large
bowl and add the beaten yolks of two
eggs, mix it thoroughly and when cold
shape into cones; dip the cones in beaten
egg, roll in crumbs and fry in boiling
fat.
Eco sbAw.-Chop finely some tender
white cabbage. Let it lay in water half
an hour before using. Drain all the
water from it. To about three cupfuls
of cabbage add tablespoonful of sugar,
one teaspoonful of salt, one of French
mustard or of mixed mustard. After
mixing we'll together, add two well-beaten
eggs in a cup of boiling vinegar, a little
cayenne and tablespoonful of butter.
Pour this over the cabbage; toss well to.
gether and serve.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02
The Fnrrn Worlahon.

Have you workshop on the farm7 If
not, why notl Many jobs can be done
on the farm in less time than It would
take to order them of some person, per-
haps miles away, and then wait for them,
or perhaps make another journey after
them. Every farmer is not handy with
tools, but he may soon become so by
their handling, at least TO such degree
az TO perform jobs sufficiently well to
compass the end. Nowadays any re-
pair about the farm may be had already
shaped and only needing fitting. II you
are distant from where such things may
be bought, when in the woods look out
for crooks that will make plow handle,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02
Burmah,s Forest Of Teak.

In obtaining the vast and rich domain
Of Burmah the English Government hat
come into possession, among other natu.
raj treasures, OF immense forests of teak,
which, never very plentiful in India, was
becoming commercially quite rare, and
consequently of increased cost for indus
trial purposes. OF all the woods grown
in the East this has been pronounced as,
in some respects, the most valuable. This
superiority consists in its being neither
too heavy nor too hard; it docs not warp
nor split under exposure, no matter how
prolonged, to heat or dampness; it con-
tainsan essential oil which possesses the
rare property Of preventing the wood
from rotting under wet conditions, and,
at the same time, acts as preservativc tc
iron, and repels insects; it is, in addi
zion. handsome wood, Of several vGrie-
ties of color and grain, and takes good
polish.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02

There is gong to be another total
eclipse OH August 1s, and a company of
astronomers has been organized TO 20 to
Japan and observe it. The expedition
will be under the auspices of the Nation.
al Academy Of Sciences, which body also
furnishes the required funds. 1t will be
nader the charge Of Professor David P.
Todd, Director of the Observatory at Am
herst. The instruments to be used will
be chiefly Photographic, aud will be fur.
nished partly by the Government, partly
by tie Lick Observatory, and partly by
England. The party will number twelve
70 fifteen, two Of them being photograph
er5 from San francisco, and there will be
three photographers from Japan. The
station will be at Nikko, ninety miles
from Toxic.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02

DrummeTs practice scheme to cir
cumvent that clause of the Interstate
law relating to charges for excess of bag
gage. When the drummer's baggage ex-
cecds $50 pounds he buys several tickets
to his place of destination. On these he
checks his baggage. Then he sells the
tickets be doesn't want, and of course ne
;s al right.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02

An iron Lighthouse for the Govern
ment, which is TO be placed on Anclote
Key, narrow sand strip lying between
Cedar and Tampa Keys, on the west coast
ofFlorida, is a skeleton lighthouse, 106
feet high from the base to the top Of the
lantern chamber. II consists Of hollow
central shaft six feet in diameter, Sc
cured by heavy posts fastened with radial
struts, and stiiTened by wrought-iron
diagonal tic bolts. When in position it
VIII have concrete foundation four feet
deep and thirty-eight feet square. The
lantern chamber is reached by spiral
iron staircase inside the central shaft.
The doorways and windows are solidly
ftorm-prooi. just below the lantern
chamber is the watch-room, whence the
OIL u pumped to the lantern. This room
IS lighted by portfolios in the floor,
solidly glazed. The lantern chamber it.
sell IS a marvel Of the iron workers
hanaicrait. j. is octagonal in shape and
about ten feet high. The light and the
glass sides Of the chamber ere being made
IN France II took five months to con
struei the lighthouse, bnt the workmen
TO be seui TO Florida can erect the struct-
ure IN three weeks The lighthouse
will cost the Government slf, 900, and
Weighs only scyenty-Gve tons. 1t is 50
eieveTly knit together that IL the water
'aps away its foundation It can be rolled
to another resting place.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02

An American who happened to see a
man'murdered in Havana was detained
ten months in Jail as a witness, and the
Judge then decided that it was case of
self-defense. Cuba. observes the Detroit
free Press, is ole of the places where
blind man gets along the best.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02
THE
Charlotte Messenger
is PUBLISHED
Every Saturday,
CHARLOTTE, N. c.

In the Interests of the colored People
of the Country.
Able and well-lnown writers will contrib
ute to it's columns from different parts of the
country, and it will contain the latest Cen
eral News of the day.
TIE MESSENGER is first-class newspaper
and will not allow personal abuse in its COL
umus. 1t is not sectarian or partisan, but
independent--dealing fairly by all. It re-
serves the right to criticise the Shortcomings
of all public officials-commending the
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men rs in itsopinion are best suited to serve
the interests of the people.
1t is intended to supply the long felt need
of newspaper TO advocate the rights and
defend the interests of the Negro American,
especially in the Piedmont section of the
Carolinas.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02

Although %, 700 people die every day
on the globe, yet there arc 100, 500 born.
so there seems little reason 10 fear that
the supply Of voters for future elections
will run short.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02

Minnesota wants the two national con.
yentions next year.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-02
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
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VIC SMITH. Charlotte N c,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1887-01-07
Winter Tours over the Pennsylvania
Railroad

Pursuant 10 the annual custom Of the Penn
sylvaniA Railroad Company placrd on sale at
its eff ;es November l,t, a stock OF wiater sx-
curslon tickets to all The prominent winter re-
ssrts Of New Jersey, VirxiuA, Florida. Other
prominent points in the Southern States. and
to Havana. These tickets are sold at reduced
rates in consideration Of which they are re-
quired to be used on the south bound trip
within fifteen days from The date of purchas-
as stamped on the back, and for the return
trip prior to May 3ist 1887. Stop of is per-
United at any point named on the ticket, and
il the tourist desires to break the journey at
any other point. he should apply TO the con-
ductor of the train or purSer of the boat, " ho
will grAut the permission ty issuing stop over
check or notation Oh he ticket
Ta-;c tickets cover almost every Souihera
point 10 which winter travel tends, and the va
rivty Of route -f1rded by thu extensive South
-rn conn .ctiOns OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
com neuds its lines to the favor OF The traveller
TO whom ease, Comfort, promptness, and speed
are IN .trrial considerations. Through buffet
aud sleeping sarsru between New York, Phil
ad.lphia, Biliimore and Washington, and Vir
ginii and Florida points, and the tourist to
Cub may make the trip without interrupting
his journey, ex ept At Tampa, where lie ex
changes the car for the st. amer
For further and detailed information, apply
at the ticket Off :es Of the company and con :
Meeting lines.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1887-01-07
To a Young Lady on Her Departure

Soon GA the ''rti .eJters' you'll be found
Sp-eiiaz toward your city home.
And. perhaps gently dreaming
hilsl The ripping ws,ers foam.
Sped on safely, gentle dreamer.
Ger the red w liers brighter than The slras!
new
Pure and beautiful IS the falling snow,
Sse-Ier than Sgeefy who sails the waters With
you.
To The woodland "~iId,' you have bid adj q
Again th. birds thsiS sweet notes forth vii
send,
And the squirrel will return to its na,i',
bough,
Without being startled by the hunter f.ir
friend.
10 fields aud woodla ad near and far,
The echo of soft footsteps will come more
Nor sweet strains Of music 10 the lonely ear
In storm or sunshine along the Potomac shore
The autumn leaves will not be gathered now;
Their golden beauty, and the hectic 1ush
i'll cease to be admired, now you are gone
When none seen amid the city's rush.
The days will seem ever lonely to US,
| Now the ''b,ite or P,in1 donaa'' has gone,
No more music at the Oaks or "Among th
pines"
W i'll be heard at twilight. or early morn.
Friday. Dec Bird. 1886 H..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1887-01-07
Examiner Appointed

The board Of county sch, ii com nission-~s
purpose Of appointing a secretary an ex.mia~r
to serve for tn. ensuin, two years T'ere we're
three prominent ap 'ic ants before the so.-i for
the position: A. W. Male. the present Eff int
Incumbent, NJ. John W. H,Il-s, tn veil
known teacher, aai ". F.,a:i, Nh i,x, /.
we'll kaowa AMI popular gentleman of the
lower sect IN Of the comfy We have heard
tn It each Of thes: tenilem,n hal oas supporter
in tn boar which m a, il son.sh,t diff 'ult
to m Ike the selection. The boiei csnSen-d at
CO lsllt ,tion, with closet doors, al .nbs, the su
tire d " before a selection could Be m,i-, aud
finally adjourned asout 5 o'clock with the
that Mr.. T. ]. A.iiox vs. the
fortunate man to secure the position. Ia the
selection of Nc. M,id,I ~s feel SIRE that the
board hi. secured ths s-rvices Of 4 c,np.tent,
eff :ient ani cap,bl, Off :er, and one who will
be conscien lou, an ! accurate 10 the disch ,rse
Of his du les. an 4 4 worthy iccessor t. the in =
Gu ubent VINO has 50 faithful Iy perfor md the
duties OF tbs Po,itioa too tat pat eiSft years
Mr. Maddox vas educated al Charlotte II III and
possesses a good s,uad elus.iou. and while
nc yer having held any connection with pablo
school N alters still rs - tel c-rt,iu that h
will bring To tae iIsci u e vi I'll, dates OF his
q w position the same p,iustakinS care uHich
has marked mis- private life. We have no doaor
til II he will 5000 master the i.t ait. OF ms o.
nee and render faithful service to the couaty in
the supervision Of its public schools